The distance between Swansea and Salisbury is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea to Salisbury by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Salisbury.
Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Salisbury.
There are several options for getting from Swansea to Salisbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Swansea and Salisbury is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Swansea and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cardiff Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Swansea and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Salisbury. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Salisbury. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 60m.
The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Salisbury. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | £72($85) | hourly | 218km (136 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | £13($15) | once daily | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £36($43) | on demand | 210km (131 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.